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SwRI Collects First Ultraviolet Data from NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission

05-15-2025:
Europa-UVS completes commissioning despite Earthside challenges.
Read more on swri.org

Boeing Center Becomes Economic Catalyst for San Antonio's Underserved Area

05-14-2025:
The three-year-old arena's economic impact has set the stage for the campus's broader expansion plans.
Read more on bizjournals.com

Fiesta de los Niños 2025: The Port's Techie Family-friendly Celebration

05-13-2025:
Thousands turned out for free play, entertainment and innovation.
Read more on portsanantonio.us

SAMSAT Summer Camps

05-10-2025:
Register your child for exciting learning experiences in cybersecurity, space exploration, aerospace, robotics, video game design and other fun topics!
Read more on samsat.org

UTSA Students Tackle Antibiotic Resistance Through Soil Research

05-10-2025:
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention describes antimicrobial resistance as one of the world’s most urgent public health problems.
Read more on utsa.edu

SwRI: Training Courses and FREE Online Webinars

05-10-2025:
Learn from industry R&D experts who are renowned for problem solving and providing premier services to an array of government and industry clients.
Read more on swri.org

Three Years and Counting: Growing America’s Tech Innovation Destination

05-08-2025:
More than half a million visitors connect with Boeing Center at Tech Port in its first three years.
Read more on portsanantonio.us

Lone Star Cyber Forge to Commercialize Tech Produced by Port-based CyManII

05-07-2025:
LSCF aims to position South Texas as the global epicenter for cybersecurity and advanced manufacturing technologies.
Read more on utsa.edu

CyberTexas Foundation Celebrates its 10th Anniversary

05-07-2025:
Local nonprofit is developing a well-prepared cyber workforce.
Read more on portsanantonio.us

Research Blends Tai Chi with Modern Technology to Improve Safety Among Dementia Patients

05-07-2025:
UT Health San Antonio aims to prevent dangerous falls by tailoring tai chi into an AI-guided therapy.
Read more on uthscsa.edu

Community Advocate, Nonprofit Leader Joins Port Board

05-06-2025:
Fernanda Cardenas brings longstanding experience supporting underserved communities and advocating for seniors.
Read more on portsanantonio.us

Opening Doors of Opportunity Wider for San Antonio’s Innovators

05-05-2025:
The Port and Tech Bloc expand their collaboration to empower and connect tech startups with global opportunities.
Read more on portsanantonio.us

St. Mary's University - FREE STEM Summer Camps

05-03-2025:
High school students can register for technology camps at St. Mary’s University that are taught by Science, Engineering and Technology faculty.
Read more on stmarytx.edu

May 10-11: Biggest School Esports Battle at Boeing Center

05-03-2025:
FREE EVENT: Come watch college teams from across the U.S., plus local middle and high school students, duke it out in live matches.
Read more on rallycry.gg

MAY 15: Café Connect - The Future of Aerospace & Innovation

05-03-2025:
Get your free tickets: May 15 beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Read more on centercitysanantonio.com

Greater:SATX Newsletter - April/May

05-01-2025:
Hear the latest from Port San Antonio partner Greater:SATX!
Read more on greatersatx.com

Port San Antonio: From Logistics to Cyber Security Center

04-30-2025:
UK-based fDI Intelligence magazine recognizes Tech Port San Antonio's standing as one of our nation’s largest and fastest-growing centers of information security expertise.
Read more on fdiintelligence.com

New UTSA Internship Empowers Students to Lead in AI Innovation

04-28-2025:
Internship engages students to test generative AI tools and help shape the future of teaching and learning.
Read more on utsa.edu

New Horizons Observations Lead to First Lyman-Alpha Map from the Galaxy

04-28-2025:
SwRI-led NASA spacecraft’s scans offer surprising view of galactic surroundings.
Read more on swri.org

Fiesta de los Niños Celebrates STEM Learning and Video Games

04-27-2025:
Families enjoyed a day of demonstrations featuring video games, VR technology, live music, Fiesta medals and learning opportunities for children at the Boeing Center at Tech Port.
Read more on ksat.com

Nominations Open - 2025 San Antonio Aviation & Aerospace HOF

04-26-2025:
Recognizing leaders whose work in the San Antonio region has impacted the aerospace industry.
Read more on deehoward.org

Texas Cyber Command Inches Closer to Being Established in San Antonio

04-26-2025:
Hear from the team at CNF Technologies, a homegrown San Antonio firm that is now a renowned cybersecurity leader.
Read more on spectrumlocalnews.com

UTSA Helps UT System Rank no. 3 on Top 100 list for Utility Patents

04-26-2025:
Rankings were compiled by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI).
Read more on utsa.edu

May 1 FREE Community Event: Cardinal Fiesta!

04-24-2025:
Join the Compass Rose Ingenuity campus for an evening of music, food, games, and fun!
Read more on compassrosepublicschools.org

Researchers Probe Environmental Factors Driving Local Health Risks

04-23-2025:
Drs. Bryan Bayles and Walter Den are investigating certain pollutants' roles in obesity and other chronic illnesses.
Read more on tamusa.edu

Scientists Identify Potential Treatments for Emerging Zoonotic Pathogens

04-23-2025:
SwRI-developed tool predicts effectiveness of compounds based on protein structure of related measles virus.
Read more on swri.org

San Antonio Students Go Beneath the Earth’s Surface

04-23-2025:
Students are supporting ongoing efforts by NASA to advance research for future lunar habitation.
Read more on portsanantonio.us

Researchers May be Able to Turn IV Drugs into Oral Treatment for Alzheimer's

04-21-2025:
UT Health San Antonio researchers aiming to broaden the number of agents available to treat brain cancer or dementia.
Read more on www.tpr.org

Using AI Innovations to Improve the Workplace

04-20-2025:
Dr. Vipul Garg is implementing AI tech to use brain data to improve worker safety and retention rates.
Read more on tamusa.edu

APRIL 27: Fiesta de los Niños

04-19-2025:
Join us at the Boeing Center at Tech Port for the most technologically advanced and out-of-this-world Fiesta celebration in town!
Read more on fiestadelosninos.com

SwRI-led PUNCH Mission Instruments Collect First Images

04-17-2025:
NASA spacecraft meeting milestones toward final commissioning.
Read more on swri.org

New UT Health Program Aims to Prevent Cancer in San Antonio Firefighters

04-17-2025:
UT Health San Antonio and Sylvester’s Firefighter Cancer Initiative in Miami will launch a prevention program to understand and reduce the burden of cancer.
Read more on tpr.org

SwRI-led Research Deciphers Mysterious Atmosphere of ‘Rosetta Stone’ Exoplanet

04-15-2025:
NASA’s Webb telescope is revolutionizing understanding of planets in the galaxy.
Read more

APRIL 24: Restore Education 2025 Career Fair

04-14-2025:
Employers can connect with bright students from healthcare, business, education, finance, and trades.
Read more on restoreeducation.com

UTSA Selected to Join Prestigious Churchill STEM Scholarship Program

04-14-2025:
Outstanding students in STEM fields can pursue a one-year research-based Master of Philosophy degree at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom.
Read more on utsa.edu

UTSA Research Shaping Future of Accessible Virtual Reality

04-10-2025:
Research aims to revolutionize VR experiences for people with balance impairments.
Read more on utsa.edu

SwRI Scientists Source Solar Emissions with Largest-ever Concentration of Rare Helium Isotope

04-09-2025:
Magnetic field strength in the region was weak, supporting earlier theories.
Read more on swri.org

UTSA Game Design Program Opens New Career Paths

04-09-2025:
Curriculum prepares students for careers in a variety of tech-related industries.
Read more on utsa.edu

Groundbreaking Tool to Improve Treatment Plans for Traumatic Brain Injuries

04-09-2025:
Researchers from UTSA, the South Texas Veterans Health Care System and UT Health San Antonio are collaborating.
Read more on utsa.edu

SwRI Launches BEAMoCap™ Markerless Motion Capture for 3D Animation in Gaming, Film

04-08-2025:
MoCap system wins National Association of Broadcasters 2025 Technology Innovation Award.
Read more on swri.org

UTSA Researchers Investigate AI Threats in Software Development

04-07-2025:
A specific type of error could pose a serious threat to programmers that use AI to help write code.
Read more on utsa.edu

SwRI Receives $3.2 Million DARPA Contract to Predict Life of AM Components

04-07-2025:
Sophisticated sensors and software will predict lifespan of components during manufacturing process.
Read more on swri.org

JUNE 17-18: InCyber Forum USA

04-05-2025:
San Antonio will host the world's premier global cybersecurity event, which aims to build a safer digital world.
Read more on usa.forum-incyber.com/

AMAC Internship Program - APPLICATIONS DUE APR. 5

04-03-2025:
Airport Minority Advisory Council encourages students interested in airport management careers to apply for this unique opportunity.
Read more on amac-org

Texas A&M University - San Antonio Esports Team to Test Skills in Canada

04-02-2025:
School will compete in Ontario April 11-13, after placing second in the recent A&M System Showdown for Overwatch 2.
Read more on mesquite-news.com

SwRI Develops Process to Produce Graphene from CO2

04-02-2025:
Engineers turn industrial waste into raw material needed for a variety of products.
Read more on swri.org

APRIL 11: City Council Districts 4 and 6 Candidate Debates

03-29-2025:
Make plans to attend the upcoming candidate debate at the Boeing Center at Tech Port - no registration required.
Read more on sanantonioreport.org

AAAS Recognizes UTSA Researchers for Groundbreaking Work

03-29-2025:
Eric Schlegel and Alan Whittington are honored for their work in Earth sciences and astronomy and astrophysics.
Read more on utsa.edu

APRIL 11: SAISD Student Job Fair for Families, Juniors, and Seniors

03-29-2025:
Your organization can work directly with San Antonio ISD students seeking part-time, full-time or internship opportunities.
Read more on saisdfoundation.com

Research Discovers a Way to Slow or Block Recurrence of Glioblastoma

03-29-2025:
Research led by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio identifies a means of blocking recurrence of glioblastoma, the deadliest brain cancer.
Read more on uthscsa.edu

Workforce Solutions Alamo Launches Career Center at Tech Port

03-27-2025:
New facility is strategically located to connect job seekers and employers.
Read more on portsanantonio.us

Check out Various STEM Summer Camps Happening in San Antonio

03-27-2025:
Camps are currently enrolling students.
Read more on communityimpact.com

Scholastic Esports Championship Coming to San Antonio

03-26-2025:
The Scholastic Esports Championship will take place May 10 - 11 at the Boeing Tech at Tech Port.
Read more on esportsadvocate.net

SwRI’s H2-ICE Consortium Launches Second Phase, H2-ICE2

03-25-2025:
Consortium will focus on enhancing H2-ICE-powered vehicle performance, efficiency.
Read more on swri.org

UTSA Researchers Lend Expertise to Improve Treatment for Childhood Brain Cancers

03-24-2025:
Team is paving the way for improved diagnostics and treatments.
Read more on utsa.edu

NukuDo and Tri-Starr Join Forces to Build San Antonio’s Cyber Talent Pipeline

03-24-2025:
Collaboration is intended to help address national shortages in cyber talent while providing structured career pathways for local candidates.
Read more on edtechinnovationhub.com

UTSA Student Engineers are Aiming for the Stars

03-24-2025:
Four University of Texas at San Antonio students are part of a NASA-led project to design and build a rocket with hopes of test launching it later this spring.
Read more on sanantonioreport.org

Another Major Step in Building 21st Century Technology Campus

03-18-2025:
New Innovation Tower on Port campus will support ongoing growth of region’s advanced tech sectors.
Read more on portsanantonio.us

SwRI Provides Rapid Response to Address Critical Aging Aircraft Issue

03-18-2025:
Institute researchers worked with U.S. Air Force after discovery of unexpected crack.
Read more on swri.org

SwRI-led Modeling Assesses Age of Upcoming Asteroid Flyby Target

03-17-2025:
NASA’s Lucy mission will encounter asteroid Donaldjohanson on April 20, 2025.
Read more on swri.org

School of Data Science Faculty Improve AI Reliability in Medical Field

03-17-2025:
Some AI mistakes are harmless, but others, particularly in health care, can be much more serious.
Read more on utsa.edu

Port and Texas A&M - San Antonio Want to Make City a Hub for Esports

03-17-2025:
Esports competitions have become popular among students in recent years.
Read more on sanantonioreport.org

Mind Science Foundation Gives $100,000 Grant To Young Neuroscientists

03-16-2025:
The program is dedicated to advancing the study of human consciousness.
Read more on voiceofsanantonio.com

MARCH 25: IntelliGenesis AI Immersion Day

03-16-2025:
Dive into the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence with IntelliGenesis’ Chief Technologist, Stephen Scarbrough, in an engaging 1-hour Ask Me Anything (AMA) Virtual session!
Read more on intelligenesisllc.com

UTSA Researchers to Tackle AI’s Growing Energy Footprint

03-16-2025:
Many groundbreaking inventions are energy-intensive in their infancy, and AI is no exception.
Read more on utsa.edu

Dee Howard Foundation Names Workforce Development Leader as New Executive Director

03-13-2025:
Christopher Mammen's previous roles have focused on fostering collaboration between workforce agencies and the private sector.
Read more on deehoward.org

Esports: Building a Community of Tech-savvy Students

03-13-2025:
Dozens of students representing various Texas A&M campuses recently competed at the Boeing Center at Tech Port.
Read more on portsanantonio.us

UT System Ranks No. 6 in NAI’s Prestigious Top 100 Worldwide List

03-13-2025:
Ranking is produced by the National Academy of Inventors to recognize the pivotal role academic institutions play in driving innovation in their regions.
Read more on utsa.edu

SwRI-led PUNCH Constellation Launches

03-12-2025:
NASA satellites poised to image how the solar corona transitions into the solar wind.
Read more on swri.org

Texas Biomed Scientists Sharing in Philanthropic Research Grants

03-11-2025:
The annual awards will support the study of some of the world’s most deadly pathogens, potentially leading to new treatments and better control of infectious diseases.
Read more on txbiomed.org

SwRI Receives $3 Million to Study Microbial Life in Alaska’s Arctic Sand Dunes

03-11-2025:
Research aims to better understand how life may thrive in harsh environments on other worlds.
Read more on swri.org

SwRI Scientists Identify Unexpected Variations in Electrons Connecting Jupiter with its Moon Io

03-10-2025:
Jupiter’s magnetosphere energizes electrons that then interact with Io’s atmosphere and surface.
Read more on swri.org

CyManII Launches Micro-learning Series to Help Children Avoid Online Threats

03-10-2025:
Organization is providing cybersecurity resources and training to parents to help them protect their children.
Read more on utsa.edu

World Affairs Council 2025 International Citizen of the Year: Jim Perschbach

03-08-2025:
Join us at the Tobin Center on Wednesday, March 19 as we celebrate the Port's President and CEO.
Read more on wacofsa.org

UTSA Chemist to Advance Drug Discovery Using Light to Activate Catalysts

03-06-2025:
Christopher Sandford's research could lead to faster and more effective drug development.
Read more

A Texas-sized Home for Advanced Air Mobility Innovation

03-05-2025:
The Port is positioning itself to transform the way people and goods move about within cities and between nearby communities.
Read more on portsanantonio.us

Researchers Test New Approach to Find Origin of Non-genetic Hereditary Diseases

03-05-2025:
UTSA recently received a $2.7 million grant from the John Templeton Foundation.
Read more on utsa.edu

Vaccine Candidate Provides ‘Elite’ Protection

03-04-2025:
Research at Texas Biomed shows complete protection and superior immune response in nonhuman primates compared to the existing BCG vaccine.
Read more on txbiomed.org

SwRI Engineers Helping to Reducing Methane Emissions

03-03-2025:
Study shows burner eliminates significant amounts of methane encountered during oil production.
Read more on swri.org

Texas Biomed Receives $200,000 Grant for Flu Research

02-25-2025:
The flu is a serious and highly contagious respiratory illness that can affect anyone.
Read more on txbiomed.org

SwRI-led PUNCH Spacecraft Poised for Launch into Polar Orbit

02-25-2025:
NASA’s PUNCH mission to integrate solar corona activity with origins of the solar wind.
Read more on swri.org

New AI Tool Aims to Transform San Antonio’s Construction Industry

02-24-2025:
Mercator.ai is an AI-powered relationship-based business development software for the construction industry.
Read more on bizjournals.com

San Antonio Scientists at Texas Biomed Study Rapid Spread of H5N1 Bird Flu

02-22-2025:
Texas Biomedical Research Institute is a member of the Centers of Excellence for Influenza Research and Response Network.
Read more on sanantonioreport.org

Port San Antonio Could Be Air Taxi Hub of Future

02-21-2025:
The tech campus is building a vertiport to make the area an Advanced Air Mobility hub.
Read more on expressnews.com

Texas Biomed Researcher Elected to American Academy of Microbiology

02-20-2025:
Jordi B. Torrelles, Ph.D., joins the premier professional organization representing those working in the microbial sciences.
Read more on txbiomed.org

New SA Nonprofit Turns High School Students into Space Explorers

02-20-2025:
The Space Exploration Academy Foundation exposes students to engineering and STEM concepts through hands-on activities related to space exploration.
Read more on portsanantonio.us

FEB. 22: Texas A&M Universities Esports Showdown at Boeing Center at Tech Port

02-19-2025:
Competition will feature five universities from within the Texas A&M system.
Read more on tamusa.edu

SwRI Collaborates with UTSA to Track Neurons with Machine Vision Algorithms

02-18-2025:
Computational research shows how brain cells grow, communicate in neuronal networks.
Read more on swri.org

Tidal Energy Measurements Help SwRI Scientists Understand Titan’s Composition, Orbital History

02-12-2025:
Saturn moon is slowly recovering from a relatively recent event that affected its orbit.
Read more on swri.org

SwRI Develops Tool to Predict Osteoporotic Fracture Risk

02-11-2025:
Super-resolution technology can enhance clinical bone imaging for better medical decision-making.
Read more on swri.org

UTSA Students Search Soil for New Antibiotics in Innovative STEM Project

02-10-2025:
Antimicrobial resistance is one of the world's most urgent public health problems.
Read more on utsa.edu

StandardAero to Help Produce High-speed Passenger Jet

02-05-2025:
San Antonio will have a hand in the effort to resurrect high-speed air travel.
Read more on axios.com

Texas Biomed Embarks on $210M Expansion

02-05-2025:
The bigger plan could include a broader build out as the San Antonio institute grows its global reach.
Read more on bizjournals.com

UTSA Researchers Develop AI Tools to Improve Health Care

02-05-2025:
AI-powered infrastructure for professionals in the health sciences is under development.
Read more on utsa.edu

UTSA Instructor Using AI to Challenge Our Understanding of Music

02-01-2025:
Mark McCoin has created Roz - short for "Robotic Resonance".
Read more on utsa.edu

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